I have had some experience with PT facilities and PT therapists in my 70 years of accidents, surgeries and well, just getting old. So I would like to take a minute to explain why I chose Harper PT and why I am still there after completing my 4th week.
First of all, I am so over wearing a mask - the choice is yours at Harpers! Secondly, I do not like going to PT, therefore I made sure to find a facility and therapist to meet my needs, despite my doctor writing a script for a facility that the practice uses. My goal was to find a therapist to assist in restoring functionality by improving my mobility and relieving pain quickly and efficiently. So I spent a little time searching for recommendations, reviews and robust PT facility websites before making a selection. Then I called my insurance company to make sure they covered my selection.
Here is what I looked for and why I choose Harper's PT over all the other facilities in northwest Phoenix. I wanted an established facility; as well as an experienced therapist with certifications that specialized in areas I needed treatment. I looked for a spacious facility with a pool, equipment variety, clean, safe and conveniently located. Harper's has been around since 2002 and met all the other expectations. Harper's transparent website includes facility amenities, services they offer and staff's credentials/specializations. I selected therapist Ty because he was a good match for several reasons. He has been practicing for over 20 years and many of his specialties met my needs; for example: Certifications in Manual Therapy (deep tissue - the best!), Functional Capacity Evaluation, ASTYM etc.).
Ty is positive, knowledgeable, patient and compassionate but not a push over. He is a no-nonsense professional, so know that a bit of whining will not get you out of doing what he has planned LOL. He is a hands-on therapist and spends much more than '5-minutes' a session with his patients before relying on his assistants to take over!
Oh, and there was 'no honeymoon period,' meaning - great in the beginning, but slacking off by week two. Ty has been consistent with the plan we worked on when we first met. The plan and schedule includes warm up, deep tissue manual therapy, review of current exercises, with intensity build up and introduction of new exercises. I like how Ty explains why we're doing an exercise, then demonstrates how to do it, and double checks for understanding. The assistive staff at Harpers have been amazing, in my experience. I have found them to be professional, personable, knowledgeable and committed to the patients.
BTW - my doctors have been as impressed as myself, with the progress I have made with physical therapy. Thank you Harper's PT!
My unsolicited review is sincere and I enjoy giving credit where credit is due. I highly recommend Harper's Physical Therapy and believe that you will be as pleased as I have been.
Thanks for reading my review. Regards, Mary read more